Distinguished History of Service

Formed in 2005 out of Pleasants Hardware and its entities, arc one is the largest value added distributor of commercial doors, hardware, and security solutions. Building on Pleasants Hardware's long and distinguished history of serving the building trade (circa 1913), the company has evolved from a diversified hardware wholesaler and retailer in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina market, to a focused, value-added distributor in the commercial door, hardware, specialty product, and security industries with a leading national market presence.

Recent Developments

arc one builds on the strengths of the former Pleasants Hardware Company and its entities (elph-Context Company, Jno. Worner Hardware Corporation, HCI/Craftsmen Corporation, Phillips Architectural Products Inc., Hardware Services Inc., Builders Hardware Corporation, Opening Specialty and Supply Inc.) to provide a single unified entity with 26 branch locations nationally. arc one has the size, efficiencies, and expertise to serve all the opening solution needs of a wide range of commercial and industrial customers.

The arc one Advantage

arc one customers benefit from:

• Our proven ability to provide unparalleled customer service.
• Our comprehensive product and service portfolio enabling arc one to be a one-stop shop for the entire spectrum of door opening needs.
• Our strengths of experience, resource, and geographic reach as the largest value added distributor of doors, hardware, specialty products, and security solutions.

Our Legacy

The unique history of arc one continues to be made every day by our talented employees working together. This statement is borne out by our 90 years of continuous service to the construction industry. Though our company is quite different than it was when it was founded in 1913, we remain committed to a constant set of values: superior treatment of employees, customer service without compromise, high ethical standards, continuous improvement in all areas, and sensible growth.